18 May 2007

Tops

As of late, there has been a very disturbing "billowing maternity top for the non-pregnant" trend going on. Why, oh why I ask, would a woman want to create the illusion that she has a bun in the oven, if she doesn't? What woman aspires to looking chunkier than she actually is? I just do not get it. So, in an attempt to convince myself that there are other options available to those of us with a shred of sanity (and vanity) left, I present a few rockin' alternatives (once again from Nordstrom.com):

Ack! I was about to cut out the top in Simplicity 3867, but you've made me reconsider. Yes, it would probably make me look pregnant, unless I made it in a chiffon-style fabric, which I don't have. Thank you for the great ideas! It's always an inspiration to visit your blog.

The comments for the skirt post weren't working (Blogger seems to be doing this to a number of blogs today!) so I'll post my comment here: that Roberto Cavalli skirt is to die for!! Amazing. I have a Vogue skirt not unlike that and your article makes me reconsider its place in the to-sew queue.

GREAT post - totally what I've been thinking! Honestly, the full, loose look so popular this season can be overwhelming for anybody...particularly if you're slim. One pattern for a 34" bust has a finished bust measurement of 47"!! So where are these slim fitting patterns?? I'm coming up empty! Help!- mamapicklejuice

I am also befuddled by the faux maternity trend. I'm a short woman with a small waist and big hips/thighs. If I hide my waist, I look like a wide billboard. I love the beautiful tops you've picked as inspiration. I must learn to sew!

I have been coveting that Fabrizio ever since I saw it on the Nordstrom site. Let me know if you find a suitable pattern for make it. I have been toying with renditions of other patterns, mainly ones with the neck detail an I figure out the rest. I am thinking maybe Simplicity 4085 with some changes. What do you think?

I'm a high school chemistry teacher. I have a strange sense of humour & I fancy myself to be quite witty. I love shoes, horror movies, MST3K, Monty Python, musical theatre & I have the uncanny ability to hone in on the most expensive item in any store. I have been sewing since I was 17 years old.